Pakistani officials have shut down mobile internet in several Balochistan districts, including Quetta and Chaman, for three days because of “security concerns.” The move has hit everyday life, cutting off phones, businesses, and communication in the region.
The Balochistan Home Department said the halt was a precautionary step taken because of the current law‑and‑order situation. No formal notice has yet appeared in the press, but local authorities are acting on the recommendation of security agencies.
People in Quetta and Suburbs of Chaman report that the shutdown stopped their smartphones from accessing data. Freelancers and online merchants say their jobs have stalled, while ordinary residents can no longer use messaging apps, video calls or any online services they rely on every day.
The decision echoes earlier cuts. In October, the province banned 3G/4G in Quetta for 24 hours after a letter to the Ministry of Interior warned that “peculiar law and order situation” required a short‑term jamming of services. In August, a broader shutdown in Balochistan disrupted education, journalism and commerce nationwide, again because of security concerns.
Business owners and students look to the government for a clear timeline. As of now, the three‑day curfew will lift on Thursday, but many still worry about future internet availability in a region that frequently faces similar interruptions.
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